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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.61, 8,990.82 and 1,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.61, 8,990.82 and 1,611.04 is: 2,416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.61 : 8,990.82 = 1,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.61/8,990.82 = 1,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.61x = 8,990.82 × 1,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.61x = 14,484,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,569.56/5,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.27

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